Week two is over

Hey. Sorry I'm a day late when I'm getting to the blog! One of my best friends is getting married tonight and I had to leave work early yesterday to get to the wedding rehearsal. I'm so excited for her.
But you're not here to hear about me. Let's talk Jerry Anderson.
Well, one more juror was seated Friday. That means there are only three more jurors to pick. Then the attorneys will have three or four alternates to pick. Judge Cayer will decide that once all the 12 jurors are picked.
The good news is I talked to Robert Campbell yesterday (one of Anderson's attorneys) and he's hopeful opening statements will begin by the end of this coming week. That's good news. I guess it just depends on how long it takes to pick these next five to seven jurors. Anything is possible. We'll know more by this time next week. Isn't that exciting?

Anderson - Day 9

Well, three more jurors were selected to decide Jerry Anderson's fate. That means there is only four more to go. So it took them five days before they picked five. It took them another two days before they picked three. So maybe we will see two or three or maybe all four selected tomorrow. However, doubtful.
Even though they select the 12 jurors, they still will have to decide two to four alternate jurors. And Monday is a holiday. So, we are looking at jury selecting continuing probably until the end of next week. But you never know how things go. I know I'm ready for it to begin (how many times can I say that). As I am sure all of the family, friends and town of Sawmills are ready for this to begin - and for many, be over with.

Jury selection continues

Well, day 8 is over in Gastonia. Unfortunately, I have not heard from the prosecution or defense on how the day went. It was getting late so I hated not to go ahead on post something. Yesterday I was told today would be more questioning by Assistant DA Eric Bellas. Whether he turned over the questioning to the defense I do not know. Nor do I know if any more jurors were seated today. Sorry. Not much of an update, huh? I just didn't want to ignore ya.
It's so much easier covering the case when you are actually down there, but sources are limited here, so while jury selection continues I remain in Hickory. Once opening statements begin, though, I'll be down there. I can't wait.
I've been told by fellow media workers that covering a trial is a long, drawn out process. I was told I'd get bored. I doubt that. This is the first time I've actually covered an entire case, but I don't think I'll get bored, especially in this one. We've all heard so many rumors. I want to hear the truth from the people that (hopefully) know it. I don't think this will be boring at all.

No jurors seated on Day 7

It was a repeat of basically every day last week in Jerry Anderson's murder trial. No jurors were seated Tuesday. The day started and began with Assistant DA Eric Bellas asking new jurors questions. The questions were the same as last week: Understanding of legal terms; knowledge of the case; knowledge of certain evidence, such as cell phones, search dogs and farm equipment; and opinion of the death penalty.
At least we know five jurors are official. That happened on Monday. Hopefully that number will increase throughout the week. I hope the good stuff starts soon. How about you?

We have jurors

Progress was made today in Gastonia. Five folks officially were seated to be jurors in the Jerry Anderson murder trial. That means we are getting closer to the evidence and testimony part of the trial. I can't wait.
However, we can't get our hopes up. I spoke with Robert Campbell today, one or Jerry's attorneys (since I can't be down there), and he says they don't expect to be finished by this week. So maybe by the end of next week. I'm excited. I'm ready for it. Maybe not as much as Jerry, his supports and Emily's family and her supporters. We all just have to be patient. The truth will come out.